Public Education Council

The Public Education Council improves the quality of resources the Foundation provides. The Council serves to develop, review and oversee the educational materials and programs the Foundation provides.

Free Patient Education Materials

We provide free patient education materials on urologic health to patients, caregivers, community organizations, healthcare providers, students and the general public, pending availability. Take advantage by building your shopping cart now!

Fall UHe Highlights

Doctors have known for decades that genetics can play a vital role in breast and ovarian cancer. Lately, scientists have begun to realize that many of these same genetic changes may lead to a man's risk of developing prostate cancer.

Lifestyle Tips For Good Urologic Health

You can get on track for good urologic health with better eating habits and small changes to your lifestyle. Read our Living Healthy section to find healthy recipes and fitness tips to manage and prevent urologic conditions.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are studies in which people of all ages can volunteer to join. Doctors use clinical trials to study the safety and benefits of new ways to treat patients, or how to prevent diseases in the first place. They also help study ways to manage symptoms of diseases or side-effects from treatments. All new treatments need to show they are effective through a clinical trial before the FDA approves them. The results of a clinical trial can make a major difference to patients and their families.

Why a Clinical Trial May Be Right For You

Taking Part in a Clinical Trial

People of all ages can volunteer to join a clinical trial. According to Cancer.org, a new cancer drug has been studied for at least 6 years before it makes it to clinical trials, however clinical trials study all parts of medicine, not just cancer. To search for information on clinical trials for a urologic condition, or in a specific geographic area, view the Clinical Trials Resource Center.

Clinical Trial Questions to Ask

There are many questions you may want to ask if you're thinking about joining a clinical trial. If you want to join a clinical trial, ask your doctor if there's one you can join. If the doctor offers you a clinical trial to join, consider asking questions about risks and benefits of the trials, as well as questions about costs and your rights as a group member in the trial. Visit Cancer.org's webpage for a list of questions you should ask your doctor about clinical trials.

How to Pay for a Clinical Trial

According to Cancer.org, there are two types of costs associated with a clinical trial: patient care costs and research costs. Patient care costs are related to your treatment and are often covered by health insurance. Research costs are related to taking part in the trial and usually are not covered by health insurance, but may be covered by the trial's sponsor. Examples include the study's drug, or lab tests. Visit Cancer.org's webpage on paying for clinical trials to learn more.

Locating a Clinical Trial

Visit the Clinical Trials Resource Center to search for more information on locating a clinical trial for a urologic condition, or for a specific geographic area.

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